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Forsyth County water quality surpasses quality standards by EPA
WStoday: Salem lake drinking water
Besides sitting still in nature, Salem Lake is the source of drinking water for many homes and businesses. | Photo by WStoday
Ever wonder where your water comes from and how safe it is to use? Forsyth County is no stranger to water quality being top notch. For more than 20 years, the county has met or surpassed all water quality standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency. Whether you’ve got dry humor or not, we’re here to sprinkle a bit of water-ful knowledge.

How our water is treated

Forsyth County water is drawn from the Yadkin River and Salem Lake, which is subsequently treated at a water treatment plant. It is then distributed through pipelines into each household — it flows through the utility’s water meter to your sink. From there, once you’ve used the water, it is sent back to the wastewater treatment plant where it is treated again and sent to households for reuse or transmitted back into the environment. And the cycle continues.

Where is our water treated?

Our drinking water is treated at the Neilson, Thomas, and Swann water treatment plants in Forsyth County. The treatment facilities provide up to 91 million gallons of drinking water per day.

“Our facilities are staffed around-the-clock by state-certified operators who run more than 850 water quality tests every day and closely monitor every step of the production process,” Alan Fowler, water treatment superintendent for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities says.

What’s next?

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities department launched a water meter upgrade program called WaterSavvy in 2020 and is planning to upgrade all 130,000 residential and commercial meters in the service area.

Additionally, residents will soon have access to an online portal where they can pay their bills, see how much water they use, and select important notification alerts on the app. The new system will monitor flow and help the department detect leaks earlier to help customers avoid paying high water bills. The online portal is anticipated to launch in 2024.
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Events
Monday, Dec. 11
  • Chanukah Menorah Lighting | Monday, Dec. 11 | 5-6 p.m. | Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem | Free | Enjoy hot latkes and donuts, make Chanukah crafts and balloon designs, and watch the lighting of the giant menorah.
Tuesday, Dec. 12
  • Handel’s Messiah | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Wait Chapel, 1834 Wake Forest Rd., Winston-Salem | $10-$95 | Watch one of the most celebrated oratorios of all time by the Winston-Salem Symphony — bring non-perishable food for donation.
Wednesday, Dec. 13
  • Holiday Wine Tasting | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 5:30-7 p.m. | 6th & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar, 209 W. 6th St., Winston-Salem | Free entry | Choose your favorites from Belle Glos Rosé to Elouan Pinot Noir and Threadcount red blend.
Thursday, Dec. 14
  • Making Spirits Bright | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 4-6 p.m. | Sparq, Innovation Quarter, 575 Patterson Ave., Second Floor, Winston-Salem | Free | Join the last networking opportunity for 2023 + meet other entrepreneurs.
Friday, Dec. 15
  • Toy, Hobby, Sports Card & Comic Book Mega Show | Friday, Dec. 15-Saturday, Dec. 16 | Times vary | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, Education Building, 569 Fairgrounds Blvd., Winston-Salem| $5-$7 | Meet 300+ vendors showcasing vintage to modern toys, collectibles, comic books, movie posters, pop culture nostalgia, and more.
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News Notes
Health
  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is implementing temporary visitor restrictions for children ages 12 and younger due to an increase in respiratory virus cases. Patients and visitors are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while visiting the hospital’s centers.
Seasonal
  • Celebrate the soulful music, festive cheer, and the classic sounds of Motown this Friday at UR Coliseum (4421 Poindexter Rd., Walkertown) from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Listen to the greatest hits including Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, and everything in between — tickets cost $56.
Plan ahead
  • Have you ever been curious about how decisions are made in our city? Hear from city leaders and elected officials about how policies impact our economic growth on Friday, Feb. 9 at Forsyth Tech’s Robert L. Strickland Center — tickets start at $45.
Cause
  • Join Harvest Market (603 Peters Creek Pkwy.) at its end-of-year party on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. Take a tour of the co-opt grocery store while enjoying food and live music.
Award
  • Tomorrow is the last day to nominate your favorite barista, restaurant owner, or hospitality employee for NCRLA’s 2024 Stars of the Industry award. The annual gala honors employees at all levels in the hospitality industry who have gone above and beyond in their role to serve.
Outdoors
  • The Geminids meteor shower is predicted to peak on Wednesday, Dec. 13 + Thursday, Dec. 14. According to NASA, this dazzling annual shower is considered “one of the best and most reliable.” Read up on where and when to catch the cosmic light show.
Eat
  • Bon appétit. Start planning the ultimate foodie getaway to Greenville, SC. Choose from 200+ restaurants in downtown Greenville, a quarter of which are international dining destinations.*
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Coming Soon

💿 Just for the record...

The CMPND studio for creatives to open in downtown Winston-Salem
WStoday: The Compound creative space in downtown Winston-Salem
The living room features a cozy and creative space for creators while overlooking the downtown scenery. | Photo by Spencer Aubrey
A new space for creatives is opening soon in Downtown Winston-Salem. The CMPND‘s goal is to promote a coworking space — with a focus on music, geared towards creative professionals who are looking to further pursue their craft. The CMPND is a membership-based resource that provides tools and resources for musicians to manage their business.

Here’s what the space offers:
  • A studio with industry standard tools + photography room, both available for rental to members and non-members
  • Artist development classes
  • A space for small shows/events
  • A green screen room equipped with cameras and lighting for photo and video purpose
The owners said they are working on a streamline process that would allow artists to capitalize on the publishing side of their music and get placements with sync licensing.

The space is located at 231 W. 4th St., Ste. 201. A grand opening date has not been set yet, but follow The CMPND on Instagram for updates + membership information.
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WStoday: Kellina Wanteu

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From the editor
I was blown away by “The Nutcracker” performance at the Steven Tanger Center in Greensboro last week. It was my first time attending one and I was in awe of the talent, hard work, and dedication from the cast.
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